title: Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity.
abstract: Compartment syndrome involves the sustained elevation of interstitial tissue pressures within an osteofascial envelope to nonphysiologic levels. Tissue injury involves a spectrum from reversible to irreversible damage and, therefore, early recognition and treatment is critical for optimal outcomes. This article reviews the nature of upper extremity compartment syndrome; considers the general classification scheme and potential causes; and discusses the pertinent anatomy, pathophysiology, treatment recommendations, and outcomes for this challenging condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Fraser J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Leversedge
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Bret C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: John G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Seiler
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D034941:Upper Extremity